Stephen Fielding gives an illustrated talk on the history of Kingston Power Station to Surbiton & District Historical Society.

Opened by the King in 1948, it closed in 1980 and was demolished (with hundreds of people gathering to watch the two mighty chimneys tumble) 14 years later.

Stephen’s talk explores the history of the power station and its demolition; something which was opposed by some who wanted the building, and its twin 250ft chimneys, preserved as a power museum.

The cornerHOUSE. 7.30pm (bar open from 7pm). Visitors £4. www.surbitonhistoricalsociety.org